Crime Rate in Southfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southfields

The total recorded crimes in Southfields, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southfields crime rate of 0.48 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Southfields, encompassing approximately 79,770 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Southfields Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Braemar Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Crowthorne Close with total crimes: 3
  • Replingham Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Southfields?

To understand the safety of Southfields, we need to analyze Southfields crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Southfields demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 332 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southfields recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Southfields had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 747 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Southfields recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wandsworth, Southfields has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Southfields Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Southfields has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 0.48 ranking 22th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Southfields crimes were 332. The crime rate of Southfields in 2024 was 4.16 (year) or 0.35 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southfields were around 747 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.36 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandsworth)CrimesRank (Wandsworth)CrimesRank (Wandsworth)
Tooting Broadway255 11,612 23,350 1
Lavender183 41,712 12,750 2
Thamesfield200 2998 71,923 7
Balham180 61,226 32,205 3
Battersea Park197 31,168 62,105 4
Roehampton183 51,214 42,084 5
Wandsworth Town163 71,202 51,935 6
St Mary's139 8995 81,490 8
Tooting Bec113 13707 151,473 9
Wandsworth Common121 10795 91,436 11
Nine Elms127 9767 11925 17
Furzedown105 14746 131,469 10
Falconbrook117 12789 101,428 12
Trinity117 11752 121,225 15
East Putney101 15645 171,268 13
West Hill91 17652 161,236 14
Shaftesbury & Queenstown96 16736 141,153 16
West Putney65 19462 18905 18
South Balham68 18453 19835 19
Wandle53 21376 21809 20
Northcote58 20390 20736 22

Southfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202512
December 20244
November 20248
October 202413
September 20247
August 20249
April 202411

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202511
December 202412
November 202410
October 202420
September 202412
August 202410
April 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 20244
April 202410

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
April 20244

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Southfields in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southfields postcode area is presented below.

1. Braemar Avenue (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Crowthorne Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Replingham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Durnsford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ravensbury Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Elsenham Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Hanford Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bodmin Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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